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Published: November, 2010

First settled in 1624, Chelsea, Massachusetts was a part of greater Boston before it was incorporated in 1739. It was also known as "Winnisimmet," an Indian name that refers to a nearby spring. Today, Chelsea is the smallest independent city in the greater Boston metropolitan area and Suffolk County, at less than 2 square miles.

The U.S. Census of 2000 reported 35,080 people in Chelsea, with a household median income of $30,161, lower than the national average income of $41,994. In the early 1990s, Chelsea underwent a significant economic decline, losing much of its employment base to nearby Boston. The exodus was particularly among younger workers.

In late 1991, the city had to rely on assistance from the State of Massachusetts. Voters helped to steady the ship the following year with a charter referendum that changed the form of government to a city manager model. Under the charter, citizens have broad access to the government, holding it in strict accountability. For example, under the charter, the City is held accountable for maintaining an open operating budget and must provide strict financial forecasting and capital planning, or officials face voter recall initiatives. Subsequently, Chelsea recovered from its tailspin. Today, Chelsea's top employers include:
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Signature Breads, Inc.
  • Roca, Inc.
  • Metropolitan Credit Union
  • North Suffolk Mental Health

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Schools in Chelsea, Massachusetts: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Norwood
  • Woburn
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Kaplan Career Institute

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Give yourself a competitive edge with a degree from ICM School of Business & Medical Careers.

Campus Locations:
  • Charlestown
Programs:
  • Diploma: Electrician
  • Diploma: Refrigeration, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning Service Technician
National Aviation Academy

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National Aviation Academy is a nationally recognized Aviation Maintenance training school, headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Our programs prepare students for certification by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Campus Locations:
  • Bedford
Programs:
  • IA
  • Aviation Maintenance Management Technology
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts

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Get the skills you need for a rewarding career in the digital arts.

Campus Locations:
  • Waltham
Programs:
  • Web Development
  • Photography
Everest Institute

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Reach your career goals with a degree or diploma from Everest Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Chelsea
Programs:
  • Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (Diploma)
  • Massage Therapy (Diploma)
The Salter School

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Jumpstart a career in medical services or technology at the Salter School.

Campus Locations:
  • Malden
Programs:
  • Professional Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal
New England Tractor Trailer Training School

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Get your career started at New England Tractor Trailer Training School.

Campus Locations:
  • North Andover
  • Pawtucket
Programs:
  • Commercial Drivers License "Class A"
  • Heavy Straight Truck Driving
USC School of Social Work

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The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Master of Social Work
University of Phoenix

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At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
  • Westborough
  • Braintree
Programs:
  • BS in Business/Public Sector
  • BS in Business/Service Sector